Program Overview

Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) MEng Hons

The Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) MEng Hons program at Lancaster University is a five-year course that combines a comprehensive education in nuclear engineering with a year of study abroad at one of the university's international partner institutions.

Overview

This program provides students with a broad understanding of nuclear engineering, including the design, application, and maintenance of systems and processes required to successfully utilize nuclear energy in various industries. The course covers topics such as nuclear science, nuclear engineering systems, decommissioning, and nuclear safety, with a focus on practical hands-on experience and real-world applications.

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• Brand new state-of-the-art facilities
• Practical hands-on courses, including lab-based sessions and project work
• Opportunity to gain real-world experience with placement years

Broaden Your Horizons

The study abroad year provides an opportunity for students to enrich their university experience, expand their professional network, and gain cultural and personal skills. Students will study at one of Lancaster's approved international partner universities, choosing specialist modules relating to their degree and having the opportunity to study modules from other subjects offered by the host university.

What to Expect

The five-year MEng Hons Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) degree begins with a general engineering first year, including core themes of design, materials, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, along with mathematics. In the second year, students start to specialize in nuclear engineering, learning core themes such as nuclear science, nuclear engineering systems, decommissioning, and nuclear safety. The third year enables students to apply their skills in an individual project, developing their research and design skills further. The final year includes master's-level training, with students undertaking an individual project that allows them to develop their interests towards their future career.

Personal Development

Throughout the program, students will develop valuable transferable skills, including working in collaboration, communication, and the ability to design, build, and implement systems. They will also grow practical skills in testing, system maintenance, digital proficiencies, and the ability to consider and maintain work safety practices in the nuclear industry.

Careers

Nuclear engineering is a multi-disciplinary subject with a wide range of career opportunities, from working in nuclear power plants to the automotive industry, medical and healthcare technology development, and further study and leadership in specialist fields as academics. Graduates with engineering degrees from Lancaster University are well-paid, with a median salary of ｣32,000 15 months after graduation.

Entry Requirements

• A levels: AAA, including Mathematics and a physical science subject
• Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: Accepted in place of one A level
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in an Engineering-related subject
• International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall, including Mathematics and a physical science subject
• GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C
• Additional requirements: Interview may be required
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component

Course Structure

The program is divided into five years, with the first year covering general engineering principles, the second year introducing nuclear engineering, and the subsequent years providing specialized knowledge and practical experience. The study abroad year takes place in the fourth year.

Core Modules

• Applied Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Skills
• Engineering Systems
• Engineering Thermofluids
• Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Materials
• Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
• Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal
• Nuclear Engineering
• Power Engineering
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
• Nuclear Medicine
• Nuclear Monitoring and Protection
• Power Electronics and Applications
• Study Abroad
• Advanced Nuclear Engineering
• Group Project
• Individual Project
• Industrial Consultancy
• Nuclear Fusion

Optional Modules

• Control and Machine Learning
• Renewable Energy Systems

Fees and Funding

• Home fees: ｣9,790 (2026/27)
• International fees: ｣30,770 (2026/27)
• Additional costs: Books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits
• Scholarships and bursaries: Available, including the Lancaster Bursary, Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship, and International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

Facilities

The School of Engineering at Lancaster University has a range of facilities, including:

• Teaching Lab
• Breakout Space
• Computer Labs
• Engineering Projects Lab
• Main Lab
• Electronics Lab
• Additive Manufacturing Lab
• Chemical Engineering Lab

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Important Information

The University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances, the University may need to amend the programs and provision advertised. If a course is withdrawn or there are fundamental changes to the course, students will be given reasonable notice and will be entitled to request consideration for an alternative course or withdraw their application.